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Elizabeth Dale, PhD, Director, Master of Nonprofit Leadership Program
Web: https://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/departments/ips/
Nonprofit leaders must have the skills and confidence that inspire others to voluntary action, while possessing the strong ability to manage complex organizations.
This graduate degree program is designed for those who lead, or aspire to lead, nonprofit organizations. The program offers opportunities to network with and learn from experienced peers while also working with a distinguished mix of instructors drawn from Seattle University faculty, practitioners, and trained professionals.
The program has a unique curriculum designed to teach the core competencies expected of effective, values-driven nonprofit leaders. While courses teach the latest leadership and management theory, course work emphasizes practical application. Course work is intended to build on the base of experience that students will bring with them to the classroom.
All courses are scheduled in the evenings or Saturdays.
Program participants have the opportunity to meet with a variety of the region’s nonprofit and philanthropic leaders. Personal mentoring is also provided by professionals currently working in the field. Graduates have access to career counseling services and are invited to continue their association with a network of over 450 alumni.
Admission Requirements
See Graduate Admissions Programs for admission materials.
Program Candidates
- A class of up to 25 students is admitted each year.
- Students attend their core courses in a cohort in order to provide more opportunities to learn from each other.
- Students take elective courses outside of the cohort so that they may benefit from a wider diversity of perspectives and experiences.